Instructions for IRB review and approval

Investigators should NOT begin data collection before IRB approval is obtained.

PRIOR to data collection, all studies (including exempt) must comply with the following guidelines:

1. All research conducted with human subjects must be reviewed by the IRB committee before data collection.

2. All investigators/researchers must complete the NIH training program "Protecting Human Research Participants" and show proof of certification number (given upon completion of the training) http://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php

3. Investigators must submit the "Notification of Research with Human Subjects" form prior to data collection.

4. Investigators will be given an IRB study number indicating that the proposed study has been reviewed and approved by the Elms College IRB.

For step-by-step instructions see the Application Process page.